The Thing About Christmas

Name: The Thing About Christmas
Author: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/authors/Jo-Dabrowski/243104699
ISBN: 9781923141407

By Jo Dabrowski

Illustrated by Briony Stewart

LIST PRICE: AU$ 24.99 / NZ$ 29.99

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About The Book

The Thing About Christmas is a warm and joyful picture book that reminds us of what really matters during the holiday season.

Brimming with festive spirit, it celebrates love, togetherness and the magic of making the season your own – no matter how big or small.

Perfect for families starting new traditions or cherishing old ones, this modern holiday tale carries a timeless message at its core.

There's no right or wrong, whatever you do – Christmas in your home is unique, just like you.

The Thing About Christmas was shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s (CBCA) Early Childhood Book of the Year award, celebrating outstanding contributions to Australian children’s literature.

About The Author

Andrew Fisher

Jo Dabrowski

Jo Dabrowski is a children’s author and bookseller who is passionate about children’s literacy. Her titles include the middle-grade novel Get Your Act Together, Doris Kozlowski, (shortlisted for the 2024 Readings Prize) and The Making of Martha Mayfield (CBCA Notable 2026), as well as the hugely popular picture book, Dear Broccoli (CBCA Shortlist 2026). Jo lives in Melbourne with her husband and two boys in a very colourful house filled with books.

About The Illustrator

Briony Stewart

Briony Stewart writes and illustrates children's books, which means she spends a lot of time drawing, daydreaming and asking important questions, such as 'what colour is the ocean?'. Her books have won numerous awards including the Prime Minister's Literary Award for Children's Fiction and the CBCA Book of the Year awards. Briony is passionate about the social importance of children's books and the way stories help children make sense of the world. Briony enjoys inventing names for colours, humming while she works, and discussing the impossible over cups of tea.

Product Details

Publisher: Little Book Press (September 30, 2025)
Length: 32 pages
ISBN13: 9781923141407

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The Thing About Christmas

By Jo Dabrowski

Illustrated by Briony Stewart

LIST PRICE: AU$ 24.99 / NZ$ 29.99

PRICE MAY VARY BY RETAILER

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